We now know that we have two of cholesterol - the good one (HDL) and the bad one (LDL). Too much of the bad type (LDL) can blood vessels and cause heart disease. A blood test can how much we have of each type.

Diabetes, or too much in the blood, is a major cause of , kidney disease, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and of the lower legs and feet. Nova Scotia has one of the highest rates of diabetes in Canada. Blood and urine tests can if your blood sugar level is normal or not.

The meaning of the word osteoporosis is “ bone”. This condition, which causes bones to be thin and break easily, can be detected with a bone test.

The screening tests usually recommended for older adults are tests for cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and cancer.